Developmental Psychology

Developmental psychology focuses on the development of individuals
across their lifespan within the context of family, peer groups,
childcare and after-school programs, schools, neighborhoods, and larger
communities and society.

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Welcome to Developmental Psychology Programs

Welcome to Developmental Psychology Programs

Developmental psychology focuses on the development of individuals across their lifespan within the context of family, peer groups, child-care and after-school programs, schools, neighborhoods, and larger communities and society. It considers the well-being of children, youth, and adults, vis-a-vis the cognitive, emotional, social, academic, and health domains. Our Program is concerned about disparities among groups (for example, gender, resources such as parental income and education, ethnicity, and immigrant status) as well as the ways in which equity among groups may be promoted. The pathways through which such disparities emerge is our focus of inquiry, as well as the promotion of educational and societal strategies for ameliorating them. The Program stresses theory and research in the service of policy and practice